Science & Outreach Intern — Education + Public Programs

California Institute of Technology; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caltech's LIGO Hanford Observatory offers a Lab Science and Outreach Intern role on the Education and Public Outreach (EPO) team. You will gain experience in science communication while learning from outreach professionals and scientists at a premier research facility.

The internship combines education/outreach duties with technical collaboration in areas like electrical/ mechanical engineering, physics, or computer science.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies in STEM or education fields.
• Strong interest in science, technology, engineering, or education.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and explaining complex scientific concepts to non-expert audiences.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist EPO staff in leading on-site and off-site educational programs, including school field trips, STEM nights, career fairs, and public events.
• Support the design and development of new lessons, demonstrations, and activities to engage audiences in LIGO science.
• Participate in outreach planning meetings and contribute creative ideas to enhance public engagement.
• Help maintain and organize outreach materials and equipment.
• Occasionally assist with evening or weekend events.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Public speaking

Education

Undergraduate student (STEM or Education)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

3D printers

Job description

Caltech's LIGO Hanford Observatory offers a Lab Science and Outreach Intern role on the Education and Public Outreach (EPO) team. You will gain experience in science communication while learning from outreach professionals and scientists at a premier research facility.

The internship combines education/outreach duties with technical collaboration in areas like electrical/ mechanical engineering, physics, or computer science.